WOOD DALE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power Solutions International, Inc. (OTCBB:PSIX), a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emissions-certified alternative-fuel and conventional power systems, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net sales for the quarter were up 21% year over year and 3% sequentially. Both net income and adjusted net income were $1.8 million or $0.20 per diluted common share.

"Our company reported strong results this quarter while also preparing for substantial future growth," stated Gary Winemaster, Chief Executive Officer of Power Solutions. "During the quarter we relocated to expanded manufacturing facilities that should be able to support our growth to $500 million or more in annual sales. During that move, we sustained production, avoided unplanned costs, and recorded a new high in quarterly revenue. The robust secular trend to alternative-fuel power systems in industrial markets, along with our comprehensive product line, positions us well for future growth."

Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Net sales for the third quarter of 2012 were $51.7 million, an increase of 21% from the third quarter of 2011. Net sales increased 3% from the second quarter of 2012. Sales in the quarter were driven in part by growth in the Company's large power systems.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $8.4 million, resulting in a gross margin of 16.3%. Gross margin improved when compared to the third quarter 2011 gross margin of 15.3%, due to higher sales volumes, better mix, and improved efficiency in the supply chain for the Company's material handling products.

Operating expense increased to 10.7% of sales in the third quarter, compared to 9.9% of sales in the third quarter of 2011. The increase was driven by larger investments in research and development, as well as greater general and administrative expenses associated with becoming a publicly traded company.

Operating expense in the third quarter of 2012 also includes costs of $303,000 ($182,000 after tax or $0.02 per diluted common share) incurred in connection with the relocation of the Company's production, warehousing and administrative offices into new facilities. These leased facilities enabled the Company to consolidate its production and warehousing into two principal facilities, as well as establish a separate facility exclusively for its research, development and engineering activities.

Operating income of $2.9 million increased 23% from the third quarter of 2011. Operating margin of 5.6% was slightly higher than the 5.5% recorded in the year-earlier period.

Other (income) expense for the third quarter includes a non-cash gain of $199,000 (or $0.02 per diluted common share) resulting from the decrease in the estimated fair value of the liability associated with the warrants issued in the Company's April 2011 private placement.

Net income for the third quarter of 2012, which includes the warrant revaluation adjustment and facility relocation costs, was $1.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share. This compares to net income of $1.9 million or $0.19 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2011, which also includes a warrant revaluation adjustment. Net income for the third quarter of 2012 adjusted to remove the warrant revaluation impact and facility relocation costs was also $1.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share. This compares to adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2011 of $1.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share.

Summary of Diluted EPS Attributable to Common Stockholders "Adjusted" removes all impact of warrant revaluation and facility relocation costs

Q3 2012

Q2 2012

Q3 2011

Seq. Growth

Y/Y Growth

EPS

$0.20

$0.33

$0.19

(39%)

5%

Adjusted EPS

$0.20

$0.21

$0.13

(5%)

54%

Comparisons of per share results for the third quarter 2012 compared to the third quarter 2011 are impacted by the simplified capital structure under which the Company is now operating. As previously reported, all of the Company's outstanding shares of preferred stock were converted into common stock as of August 26, 2011.

Third Quarter Earnings Results Conference Call

The Company will discuss its financial results and outlook in a conference call on November 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM CST. The call will be hosted by Gary Winemaster, Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel Gorey, Chief Financial Officer.

Investors in the U.S. interested in participating in the live call should dial +1 (888) 293-6952. Those calling from outside the U.S. should dial +1 (719) 325-2258. Passcode 2874780 should be entered for both. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes through November 26, 2012. The replay can be accessed by dialing from the U.S. +1 (877) 870-5176, or from international locations +1 (858) 384-5517, and entering passcode: 2874780.

A simultaneous live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://www.powersint.com. The webcast will be archived on the website for one year.

About Power Solutions International, Inc.

Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emissions-certified, alternative-fuel power systems. PSI provides integrated turnkey solutions to leading global original equipment manufacturers in the industrial, off- and on-road markets. The company's unique in-house design, prototyping, engineering and testing capacities allows PSI to customize clean, high-performance engines that run on a wide variety of fuels including natural gas, propane, biogas, diesel, gasoline, or hybrid systems.

PSI develops and delivers complete .97 to 22 liter power systems, including the new 8.8 liter engine aimed at the industrial and on-highway markets including; medium duty fleets, delivery trucks, school buses and garbage/refuse trucks. PSI power systems are currently used worldwide in power generators, forklifts, aerial lifts, and industrial sweepers, as well as in oil and gas, aircraft ground support, agricultural and construction equipment.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the current expectations of Power Solutions International, Inc. (the "Company") about its prospects and opportunities, including expectations for the Company's expanded manufacturing facilities. The Company has tried to identify these forward looking statements by using words such as "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "will," "would," "should," "forecast," "believe," "guidance," "projection" or similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means for identifying such statements. The Company cautions that a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the development of the market for alternative fuel power systems, technological and other risks relating to the Company's development of its new 8.8 liter engine, introduction of other new products and entry into on-road markets (including the risk that these initiatives may not be successful), the significant strain on our senior management team, support teams, manufacturing lines, information technology platforms and other resources resulting from rapid expansion of our operations, changes in environmental and regulatory policies, significant competition, general economic conditions and the Company's dependence on key suppliers. For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company's future operating results, please see the Company's SEC filings, including the disclosures under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in those filings. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations

As used herein, "GAAP" refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Company uses certain numerical measures in this press release which are or may be considered "Non-GAAP financial measures" under Regulation G. The Company has provided below for your reference supplemental financial disclosure for these measures, including the most directly comparable GAAP measures and associated reconciliations.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (Dollar amounts in millions)

Three months ended September 30, 2012

Three months ended September 30, 2011

Net Income

$1.8

$1.9

Non-cash expense from warrant revaluation

(0.2)

(0.6)

Facility relocation costs

0.2

0.0

Adjusted Net Income

$1.8

$1.3

Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Adjusted Diluted EPS

Three months ended September 30, 2012

Three months ended September 30, 2011

Diluted earnings per common share

$0.20

$0.19

Non-cash expense from warrant revaluation

(0.02)

(0.06)

Facility relocation costs

0.02

0.00

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share

$0.20

$0.13

The Company believes supplementing its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP with non-GAAP measures provides investors with useful information regarding the Company's short-term and long-term trends. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per common share are derived from GAAP results by excluding the non-cash impact related to the change in the estimated fair value of the liability associated with the warrants issued in the Company's April 2011 private placement. The Company excludes this non-operating, non-cash impact, as the Company believes it is not indicative of its core operating results or future performance. The warrant revaluation results from facts and circumstances that fluctuate in impact and is excluded by management in its forecast and evaluation of the Company's operational performance. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per common share also exclude costs incurred associated with the Company's relocation of production, warehousing and administrative offices into new facilities. The Company excludes these costs as they, similar to the warrants, are not indicative of the Company's core operating results or future performance and are excluded by management in its forecast and evaluation of the Company's operational performance.

Adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per common share and other non-GAAP financial measures used and presented by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or as superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Power Solutions International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amount)

September 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash

$ 655

$ --

Accounts receivable, net

31,751

29,523

Inventories, net

44,551

33,393

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,023

1,291

Deferred income taxes

2,122

1,814

Total current assets

80,102

66,021

Property, plant, & equipment, net

6,413

3,611

Other noncurrent assets

1,978

1,451

Total assets

$ 88,493

$ 71,083

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Income taxes payable

$ 729

$ 564

Current maturities of long-term debt

23

23

Revolving line of credit

--

19,666

Accounts payable

28,867

27,574

Accrued liabilities

3,662

4,015

Total current liabilities

33,281

51,842

Revolving line of credit

29,713

--

Deferred income taxes

490

490

Private placement warrants

2,562

3,270

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

20

41

Other noncurrent liabilities

649

116

Total liabilities

66,715

55,759

Commitments and contingencies

--

--

Stockholders' equity

Series A convertible preferred stock—$0.001 par value. Authorized: 114,000 shares. Issued and outstanding: -0- shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

--

--

Common stock—$0.001 par value. Authorized: 50,000,000 shares. Issued: 9,909,212 and 9,895,462 shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Outstanding: 9,078,287 and 9,064,537 shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

10

10

Additional paid-in-capital

10,651

10,154

Retained earnings

15,367

9,410

Treasury stock, at cost, 830,925 shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

(4,250)

(4,250)

Total stockholders' equity

21,778

15,324

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 88,493

$ 71,083

Power Solutions International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended September 30, 2012

Three months ended September 30, 2011

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

Nine months ended September 30, 2011

Net sales

$ 51,703

$ 42,798

$ 149,890

$ 109,480

Cost of sales

43,293

36,236

124,419

90,454

Gross profit

8,410

6,562

25,471

19,026

Operating expenses

Research & development and engineering

2,010

1,260

5,545

3,268

Selling and service

1,315

1,608

4,600

4,775

General and administrative

2,212

1,351

6,024

3,777

Total operating expense

5,537

4,219

16,169

11,820

Operating income

2,873

2,343

9,302

7,206

Other (income) expense

Interest expense

249

195

766

1,125

Loss on debt extinguishment

--

--

--

485

Other (income) expense, net

(199)

(591)

(562)

67

Total other (income) expense

50

(396)

204

1,677

Income before income taxes

2,823

2,739

9,098

5,529

Income tax provision

977

838

3,141

2,053

Net income

$ 1,846

$ 1,901

$ 5,957

$ 3,476

Undistributed earnings

$ 1,846

$ 1,901

$ 5,957

$ 3,476

Undistributed earnings allocable to Series A convertible preferred shares

$ --

$ 1,115

$ --

$ 2,881

Undistributed earnings allocable to common shares

$ 1,846

$ 786

$ 5,957

$ 595

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

Basic

9,068,024

4,072,968

9,065,699

1,571,549

Diluted

9,068,024

4,072,968

9,065,699

1,571,549

Undistributed earnings per common share

Basic

$ 0.20

$ 0.19

$ 0.66

$ 0.38

Diluted

$ 0.20

$ 0.19

$ 0.66

$ 0.38

Power Solutions International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

Nine months ended September 30, 2011

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$ 5,957

$ 3,476

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities